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JUNE 27, 2024
mg q20-30 min per dose) PRN naloxone in case of respiratory depression Some patients have SCD crises pain plan for reference Antimicrobials 11 Ceftriaxone + azithromycin if penicillin allergy for both children and adults. Chinawa JM, Ubesie AC, Chukwu BF, Ikefuna AN, Emodi IJ. 2014 Feb;69(2):144-51. C or 100.4 mg/kg, max 0.4
Don't Forget the Bubbles
JULY 5, 2023
Opioids do not cause ACS but they can exacerbate hypoxia in patients with ACS. Naloxone (opioid antidote) should be available in ED in case of severe respiratory depression. The treatment for ACS is mainly supportive: Oxygen : supplemental oxygen should be given only when the patient is hypoxic (saturation of oxygen < 94%).
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